Top 10 Day Trips from in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province

March 8, 2022 Leonardo Torrence

You could spend your whole Chiang Mai vacation exploring the famous Night Bazaar. Once you’ve exhausted the art of the cheerful haggle, however, there’s plenty more to explore. The National Museum and Botanic Garden are great places to soak up some local culture and to breathe in the delicate fragrance of Thai orchids. In the city’s center, the remains of ancient walls embrace over 30 temples. Limber travelers can climb 300 stairs to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, an ornate Buddhist temple in the hills.
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1. Hill Tribe Village Tour and River Cruise including Lunch from Chiang Mai

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Discover the villages of northern Thailand’s hill tribes on a full-day tour from Chiang Mai to the settlements of the Akha, Palong, and Padaung Karen peoples. Cruise along the Mae Kok River and lunch at a village restaurant in the tropical forest.

Inclusions: Transportation including hotel pick-up and drop off, English-speaking guide (guides in German, French, Russian, and other languages available on request, subject to a surcharge), Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Services other than those mentioned in inclusions, Personal expenses and gratuities

Reviewed By Viki7960437

We did a Bangkok temple tour and visit to bridge over the river Kwai. Pete was our tour guide and he is exceptional at what he does. He is very well known within the trade and if you’re with Pete you are a VIP. Kom was our driver and shuttled is to and from airport and our adventures! He is a great driver I would not want to drive there!

2. Vacation Photos At Two Unusual Temples and An Amazing Waterfall

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We all love to share our photos on social media. Amaze your family and friends with our fun photo tour portrait sessions! James and his team of professional photographers are known in Chiang Mai for their superb quality holiday portraits.  You will be spending your time with a top professional photographer and you will be getting high quality portraits at some of Chiang Mai's most beautiful nature spots including a fabulous waterfall and two unusual and unspoilt temples as well as incidental beauty spots along the way. We hope that these photos will be some of the best you ever have and they really are a fantastic memory of your time in wonderful Chiang Mai. You can expect 200++ beautifully edited photos that will be delivered to you via Dropbox or WeTransfer, usually within 72 hours of your session. The photographer will pick you up from your hotel at 9am and the adventure begins. You will be dropped back to your hotel between 3pm and 4pm.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Local taxes, Thai lunch (excluding drinks), A bottle of water will be provided in the car for you, Lunch, Bottled water

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Reviewed By chrisbeijkng

We booked James for an afternoon to shoot photos of our family (daughter, mum, dad, and grandma) during our stay at the very scenic Four Seasons resort Chiang Mai. The experience was great from start to finish and we ended up with some really amazing photos. It was one of those experiences where you go ‘wow, a professional really does make a difference’. Best of all, the process was enjoyable and relaxed the whole time. Highly recommended!

3. Bird Watching Doi Inthanon

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Thailand's highest mountain, Doi Inthanon, 2565 m. above sea level. This National Park is unique mountain in the country and it's Thailand's only sphagnum mose. 05.00 am. pick up from your hotel drive around 2 hours to the top of Doi Inthanon National Park.We allowing bird watchers to spend time on the trails to look for the many ornithological treats that await. Birds seem to be in greater densities here than other locations, meaning this is an ideal place to see a large number of species in a short space of time and one of the most memorable locations for bird watching in Thailand. Birds expecting to see around, Green Tail Sunbied, Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Dark-backed-sibia, Grey-cheeked-fulvetta, Lesser-shortwing, Pygmy-wren-babbler, Silver-earedlaughingthrush, Small-niltava, White-browed Shortwing, Yellow-cheeked-tit and many more. No Bird Watching experience needed just nature lover, enjoy and get unforgettable experience of your holiday in Northern Thailand

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By lemontree1824

It's been almost a year that I've spent a several days in Chiang May, as a solo female traveler. I found Joe on internet and every day we went on some trip. I write this review to say it is a good choice to go with Joe as he is knowledgeable ,good English speaking, punctual and polite.I can truly recommend him. I did not write this before, because a lot of things happened after I got home. So now, Thank you Joe!

4. Full Day: Elephant Experience at Elephant Village Sanctuary

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Spend a full day at the Elephant Village Sanctuary. A family-run sanctuary by the Karen people. With more time, relax, observe and enjoy the serene tropical forest. Observe the elephants and learn about them from the local expert who has been caring them for decades, with knowledge past from generations to generations. Make the herbal medicines for the elephants and watch them gulping up a nutricious meal that you prepared — included with transport and traditional lunch.

Inclusions: Roundtrip transportation from your hotel, All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Bottled water, Accidental Insurance

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Reviewed By JadedJetset

This is the high water mark for authentic experiences I have encountered in Asia over the years. This is NOT a cooking class, this is FAR FAR more. The cooking component is maybe 30% of the experience. This is an immersive experience with a real rural family, inside their lovely home compound and gardens, learning about their history and way of life. You have tea, chew betelnut in their pavilions, wander the gardens nibbling on plants and herbs, and yes finally you all cook together outdoors on a clay pot / charcoal system like in the old school. Then you eat together. If you want a commercial, soulless, cookie-cutter cooking class, there are plenty. But this experience is far more comprehensive, soulful, and unforgettable.

5. Care Pride Elephants: Full Day Tour

Elephant Pride Sanctuary
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Have you ever desired to have a magical trip with thailand most revered animals and witness them in their home deep in the jungle Well,Then this it our trip elephant pride sanctuary full day trip for you an elephants have an average life of 60-80 years which is very similar to people, so we wish to provide them a comfortable place to live in nature. Our goal is to allow people to experience the amazing elephants while maintaining the honor and pride of these incredible animals.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 3 of thai foods and seasonal fruits, drinking water , Insurance

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Reviewed By Matiassinco

You will hear lot of histories about elephants behavior in their first "natural experience". This sanctuary is the first place where the people teach them how to behave like elephants, is a little bit sad to know what happened to them and how the workers need to teach how to be elephants again, by their own. Some of them were worn under cautevry so is like teaching to a baby that they need to live.

6. Wat Doi Suthep: Amazing Sunrise on Mountaintop & Stunning Chiangmai City Views

Chiang Mai, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai, Thailand Untouched Thailand
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-A great  tour for your  wonderful holidays  and  avoid  the heavy crowd and get different experiences from other tourists.. -Soak up with real Thai culture by doing Alms offering to monks and listen to monks chanting in the morning. - Worth getting up early to see temple lit up and beat the crowds. - Get great photos without disturbing  from people. -Get different spiritual development  - Your ex-monk  guide will explain what  you need to know when you are in Thailand - Enjoy panoramic views of the whole Chiang Mai City over the clouds – Wonderful countryside landscape while the sun rises behind the Chiang Mai city and mountains. -They say you have not truly been to Chiang Mai if you have not visited this temple ! Morning life at the temple is unforgettable -the sound of temple bells, monks chanting and the fascinating view of Chiang Mai will fill your heart. Don’t leave Chiang Mai without this impression !!!! ( You can do this trip even before your flight leave at noon. )

Inclusions: Local Breakfast ( Khao Soi or other local Thai breakfast ), All fees, Bottled water, Professional Experienced TAT Tourist guide., Hotel pickup and drop-off, Flexible for party needs, VIP. Air-con. Car / Van

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Reviewed By Johnfromdetroitusa

We spent two days with Ata--one in Chiang Mai and one in Chiang Rai. He was very knowledgable and friendly. Originally from a mountain tribe and having had experience as a novice monk earlier in his life, he was a wealth of interesting cultural information. Also, Untouched Thailand was very flexible in designing the trip that we wanted. Highly recommended!

7. Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

Pagoda View Tours Thailand - Day Tours
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Join us and explore Thailand’s highest peak – Doi Inthanon National Park. The best time to visit is during December to February for cool climate and you will get a chance to see the blossom of Siamese sakura flowers all over the area. You will follow the nature trails in the park providing different views of the diversity of plants, reforestation, hilltribe agriculture, the origin of caves and bird watching. It will take approximately 2 hours for the trekking together with our local guide. Be amazed with the beautiful scenery on the mountain top and make a memories that last a lifetime during your holiday in Chiang Mai.

Inclusions: Private tour with local guide, Lunch and bottled water, Round-trip private transfer by air-conditioned minivan

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Reviewed By gisgolt

We had a very nice outing with May, our guide for the day, he was very informative about the temples and the river cruse was very relaxing, lunch was good as well, so

8. Inthanon Small-Group Day Trip from Chiang Mai with Lunch

Touring Center, 14 Floor 1st Ratchadamnoen Rd., Soi 5, Muang,, เทศบาลนครเชียงใหม่ อำเภอเมืองเชียงใหม่ เชียงใหม่ 50200, Thailand Touring Center
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A small group (all inclusive tour) to visit the highest mountain of Thailand on a full-day guided trip to Inthanon National Park with a professional guide. Stop at the highest peak to take in panoramic views; then explore the Angkha Natural trail to discover the lush landscape of this area. You'll also visit the Twin Stupas, make a visit to Hmong Market, and head to the King Royal Agricultural Project. Take a break for a Thai lunch; then visit Karen villages to see the rice field terrace and taste the fresh coffee harvested here. On the way back, make a visit to Vachiratharn Waterfall. Tour includes entrance fees, hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in Chiang Mai city centre, and Thai set lunch.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai (city centre; selected hotels), Transport by air-conditioned minivan with Driver, Thai lunch with water, Bottled water and cold towel in van during the trip, Travelling Accident Insurance, All admission fees and activities, Bottled Water

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Pick up/Drop off Surcharge for hotel outside city centre(THB500/way; 6-15Km & THB1,000/way; 16-30Km), Gratuities

Reviewed By 803lorrainep

It was a superior tour. Up very early in the morning but a lot to see. My high ligh was the White Temple

9. 6-Hour Hike and Bike in Doi Suthep Pui National Park Combo from Chiang Mai

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A 3 hour hike up with a 2 hour mountain bike decent, through Doi Pui National Park, takes you to the summit village at 4593ft/1400m elev. and concludes at Lake Huay Tung Tha at 1213ft/370m elev. Return transfers, lunch, bottle water, and the use of all necessary equipment included, this small group, guided tour from Chiang Mai, is ideal for intermediate level outdoor enthusiasts with above average personal fitness.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle and all safety equipment, Bottled water, Professional guide, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Doi Suthep National Park & Lake Fee 250 baht (includes insurance)

Reviewed By Eoin B

Had a great time kayaking with Aidan and his professional team. Patient and supportive regardless of your kayaking experience. Tasty food and great accommodation in stunning Chiang Dao included.

10. One day Elephant Experience In Chiang Mai, By Chiang Mai Elephant Home

Chiangmai Elephant Home
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We are part of an ethical and sustainable eco-tourism project. We have talked with the elephant carers (Mahout) and invited them to join our project. Our special project purpose to take the chain and saddle off of the elephants, like some projects of Elephants nature park. They are our inspiration. We aim to provide a better life for the elephants. In all of our program activities visitors can observe the elephants in nature as well as gain an insight into their history and behavior. We are happy to provide them a safe, loving and secure environment for them to roam free in a natural environment.

Inclusions: Transportation; Pick up and drop off to your hotel/Accommodation in Chiangmai City, T.A.T. Licensed and qualified English-Speaking guide, Travel Accident Insurance for one day elephant program, Uniform for camp activities, A buffet lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit, A bottle of drinking water, Vehicles single- or dual-cab 4x4s with bench seats in the back covered by an open canopy.

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities to guides and drivers, An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside a 3-mile/ 5-km radius of our office in city center., *We offer fast and best quality outsourcing of professional photography service with a small fee.*

Reviewed By ceylonsoul

Enjoyed all this cozy camp had to offer. From feeding to bathing these cute giants. Myself and companions witnessed three of them at the camp - at the time -and they were keen, happy and well-treated. Highlight was getting to play with the little one - very eager to play. Although, one should be careful not to get rammed by him - as a youngling elephant with good energy (as suggested by the guide). Our host and guide were super friendly and excited to have us interacted with the elephants. Very knowledgeable and great story tellers! Glad to have captured so many wonderful moments here with the elephants.

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